Cancer Center Annual Report, 2006 - Hartford Hospital!

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support programs l s p e c t r u m o f t h e i r c a r e f r o m e a r l y d e t e c t i o n o n t s f u l t h r o u g h t h e t r e a t i n g p a t i e n Advanced Prostate Cancer Support Group Advanced Prostate Cancer support at Hartford Hospital has reached a new level as patients are living longer, more productive lives with the myriad of side effects of chronic metastatic disease. Men in this Group are very well informed, both about their cancer status and also about their treatment options and where to go for the most effective care. The group discussions help train patients to identify any changes in bodily form or function, alerting physicians to quickly diagnose and treat problems. A now yearly visit with medical oncologist Dr. Robert Siegel detailing his most recent experiences with patients in clinical trials is heavily attended. Many of our members have been in the Group for several years, and have formed bonds of friendship both within and outside of the meetings. We have a luncheon group that meets every other month outside of the Hospital. Members share life experiences, trips, and family experiences, both happy and sorrowful with each other. When someone dies, we talk together to honor the memory of someone we have known and loved over our time together in the Group. At the end of the year a holiday party celebrates another year of survival with this chronic disease. In 2007, the Group will begin its14th year, thanks to the support from the Gray Cancer Center and the Department of Urology. Carole B.C. Fox, CURN Support Group Coordinator Spouse Prostate Cancer Support Group The group met every other month for 3 sessions this year. Because of declining attendance, coordinators Peg Garrison and Carole Fox decided to place the group on hiatus to reexamine its purpose. Based on feedback from members, women want to focus more on dealing with their partner’s cancer diagnosis and treatment issues and less on stress reduction for themselves. It is likely that meetings will resume in 2007 as part of the main P.C.S.G.’s breakout session rather than on a separate night. The key to success for any support group is membership involvement; otherwise they wither and die on the vine. This is an important point for group leaders to remember. We hope for a resurgence of growth in 2007! Margaret A. Garrison, APRN, BC Carole B.C. Fox, CURN Support Group Coordinators 30 HARTFORD HOSPITAL CANCER PROGRAM
notable events The Cancer Program has a very active event calendar. These events span from “fun raising” to community cancer awareness, education, and screening events. Our tireless team members include patients, staff, clinicians and volunteers who are dedicated to promote cancer awareness here as well in their own communities. Other events commemorate milestones – the 15th anniversary of the prostate cancer support group, the opening of patient Resource Library, and leadership in bringing new treatment technologies for our patients such as Trilogy for advanced image-guided radiation therapy, and our first Pink Flamingo fundraiser for Partnership for Breast Care and the first Prostate Run/Walk for the Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Program. We are fortunate to have such dedicated cancer advocates in our team and wonderful supporters! Resource Library Ribbon Cutting Pink Flamingo The Pilver Award Remembrance Service UTC Children’s Holiday Party 15th Anniversary Prostate Support Fritts Symposium Trilogy Ribbon Cutting Prostate Run/Walk/Roll
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